Theanine

L-Theanine Chemical Name: N-gamma-ethyl-L-glutamine CAS No. 3081-61-6 Molecular Formula: C7H14N2O3 Mol. wt: 174.20 Characters: White crystal powder, caramel scent, sweet and acid, and insoluble in alcohol and aether but soluble in water easily. The decomposition temperature: 214 215°C. Quality Standard: JP2000 Dry Content: 98%-102% Spec.: Normally 25kg/drum; Available upon the requirements of the customers. Production method: Biotechnology Synthetic Capacity: 150 Tons Shelf life: 24 months Health-Care Functions of L-Theanine 1. Relieve and Relax Function 2. Improve the Brain Function 3. Reduce the Blood Pressure Function 4. Antitumor Function 5. Anti-Fatigue Function Application of L-Theanine Pharmaceutical Intermediatel The L-Theanine can be used as an antitumor medicine. l The L-Theanine can reduce the pressure. l The L-Theanine can be added to the soothing medicine. The application in food industryAs a novelty food additive, the L-Theanine has been widely used in many countries and areas, such as Europe, America, Japan and China etc. It enjoys a wide range of applications because of its excellent processing characteristics and stability (e.g. sterilization, PH, and heating, etc.). At present, Japan has manufactured chocolate, jelly, pudding, chewing gum, health protection tea and various cooling drinks added with L-Theanine. In general, the application areas of the L-Theanine are mainly as follows: (1),Improve Quality of Tea Drinks: the quality and flavor of the tea drinks can be improved noticeably if adding a certain amount of the L-Theanine in the production process. (2),Flavor Improver: the research shows that the L-Theanine can not only decrease the bitterness of the coffee, cocoa, ginseng and grapefruit juice drink, and beer but also reduce the acrid odor of the grape wine. (3),Additive of the Functional Foods: The L-Theanine can bring relaxation and a good memory to the human beings, thus it is qualified to be added to the foods as a functional element for the development of the functional foods which can relieve the nerves and good for intelligence. OthersAccording to Japanese patent report, the L-Theanine can be used as water purification element in drinking water and an active component of deodorizer. Otherwise, it also can be used as moisturizing factor in cosmetic and skin moisturizing food.